Nat's First Independence Run

Nat's school hosts an "Independence Run" which allows the kids to raise money for the school AND have a day full of fun and exercise. But most importantly, it means they don't have to wear their uniforms. Her teacher sent home a note that said to wear neon. Natalie did not have to be told twice.

Eloise and mommy went to watch the Kindergartners (all 125ish of them) do their events in the morning...

The run started with an army crawl, then hula hoops, then toe taps on a soccer ball, then bunny hops, then hurdles (you can see in the background a little), then sack hops, then dizzy bat, then tires, crawling through a tunnel, navigating through a few bounce houses, under a rope ladder and to the finish line.

Even the brave Kindergarten teachers completed the course, some of them 2-3 times with different groups of kids. Natalie's teacher is here in the aqua shirt. Another teacher is in the yellow w orange tutu.

Some days it's pretty tough being the adorable little sister.

Thanks to all who donated to the cause. Her school raised almost $50,000, all of which stays IN THE SCHOOL and goes for technology, computers, additional curriculum materials, etc. And Natalie reached her fundraising goal which means she got a backpack, a soccer-ish ball and pair of knee high socks. Perfect!